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T70 CTF

2000 Volvo C70

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo C7093,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 101,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine leaking oil

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on strut (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,742 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,218 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2014 95,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,940 miles

Nail in front tyre

srs light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 82,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight bind at f/o/s brake

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,877 miles

slight bind at f/o/s brake

Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,430 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 77,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,797 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 73,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 65,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,844 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 57,844 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 49,251 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 49,251 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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T70 CTF is a 2000 Volvo C70 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2000 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 93,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T70 CTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo C70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T70 CTF is a 2000 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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